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How to get fromHertfordshire to Alton Towersby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hertfordshire to Alton Towers by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Welwyn Garden City to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Stoke-on-Trent to Alton Towerstaxi taxi
    3h 8m
    £90–161

  2. Drive 124.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hertfordshire to Alton Towerscar car 124.3 mi
    2h 29m
    £30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stevenage to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Mount St to Alton Towersbus bus
    4h 51m

  4. Train, bus via Kettering

    1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bonners Lane to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 50m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 10m

  6. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    7h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hertfordshire to Alton Towers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Hertfordshire, England and Alton Towers, England?

The Coach Company UK operates a bus from Watford Junction station to Alton Towers once a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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